What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Armizol Suspension

Hydatid Disease

Armizol Suspension is used in the treatment of Hydatid disease or Echinococcosis caused by larva of dog tapeworm.

Neurocysticercosis

Armizol Suspension is used in the treatment of pork tapeworm infection.

Enterobiaisis

Armizol Suspension is used in the treatment of pinworm infection.

Strongyloidiasis

Armizol Suspension may be used in the treatment of threadworm infection.

Ascariasis

Armizol Suspension may be used in the treatment of roundworm infection.

Trichuriasis

Armizol Suspension may be used in the treatment of whipworm infection.

Cutaneous Larva Migrans

Armizol Suspension may be used in the treatment of hookworm infection of the skin.

Filariasis

Armizol Suspension may be used in the treatment of filarial worm infection.

Giardiasis

Armizol Suspension may be used in the treatment of intestinal infection in children caused by the giardia parasite.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Armizol Suspension

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Armizol Suspension or any other drug belonging to the Benzimidazoles class of medicines.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

The missed dose should be taken as soon as one remembers. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, then one should skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Food interactions

Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.

Armizol Suspension should be taken along with food to maximize the availability in the body.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

It is advised to take this medicine with food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Bone Marrow Suppression

- Armizol Suspension may alter the functionality of bone marrow resulting in a decreased count of white blood cells. Therapy should be discontinued if any such abnormalities are observed.

Liver Diseases

- This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases since it may increase the levels of the liver enzymes. Close monitoring of liver enzyme levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Effects on Brain

- Armizol Suspension may cause neurological effects such as dizziness, fits, etc. when the medicine is used to treat Neurocysticercosis. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery during treatment with this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe other medicines along with Armizol Suspension to minimize its neurological effects, based on your clinical condition.

Retinal Damage

- This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of eye diseases such as retinal lesions due to the increased risk of retinal damage. It is advised that you inform the doctor about all your medical conditions before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Other details

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Armizol Suspension works by disrupting certain vital functions in the worm's body. This results in draining the worm's energy, eventually killing it.

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